Kamoto Copper Company Société Anonyme, KCC SA in acronym, is a Congolese company operating in Kolwezi, capital of the province of Lualaba, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

KCC SA exploits copper and cobalt ores on a large scale. It includes an underground mine, open-pit mines and integrated metallurgical facilities. The operation has one of the largest copper reserves in the world, with a current life of over 25 years.

As an industrial mining company, we provide safe workplaces and support the sustainable development of the local economy. We maintain a constructive and open dialogue with the communities that host us, as well as with the provincial and national government.

Under the direct supervision of the Mine Engineering Superintendent, the Senior Mine Planner – Short Term will be responsible for developing, updating and optimizing short-term underground mine plans to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective production. He/she will translate long-term plans and production objectives into executable operational schedules. The position ensures alignment between the short, medium and long-term plans while integrating operational, geotechnical and safety constraints. He/she will analyze the performance of schedules and the gaps between planned and realized. The position actively contributes to the continuous improvement of planning and reconciliation processes.

He/She will have, among others, the following responsibilities (non-exhaustive):

• Develop, update and optimize short-term mine plans. This includes the development of weekly and monthly schedules integrating production priorities, operational capacities and field constraints.
• Translate long-term mining plans into operational schedules. This includes the conversion of mine designs and strategic targets into detailed and achievable production programs.
• Plan and coordinate development, felling and backfilling activities. This includes the integration of operational, ventilation, geotechnical and safety constraints into the mining sequences.
• Design underground workings and mining sequences. This includes the design of stops, development structures and layouts in accordance with geotechnical, ventilation and safety requirements.
• Monitor the execution of schedules and analyze discrepancies. This includes tracking adherence to schedules, analyzing variations between planned and actual performance, and identifying root causes.
• Identify risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities for optimization. This includes proactively analyzing technical and operational constraints to improve productivity and plan flexibility.
• Provide reliable short-term production forecasts. This includes the development of accurate forecasts to support management decision-making and the steering of operations.
• Collaborate closely with the operational and support teams. This includes coordination with underground operations, mine control, geology, geotechnical, maintenance and HSE to ensure executable and safe plans.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in mine planning. This includes optimizing processes, planning tools, and reconciliation practices between planned and realized.
• Prepare and present technical reports and recommendations. This includes the production of reports, dashboards, performance analyses and technical recommendations for management and stakeholders.

Job Requirements

KCC SA does not accept applications submitted by people under the age of eighteen (18). In accordance with article 1 of the Labor Code of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KCC SA receives all applications without distinction or discrimination. However, as part of its Equal Opportunity, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program, applications from women are strongly encouraged.

In accordance with our Compliance Policy and Code of Conduct, KCC, its representatives and its workers do not receive any compensation or benefits of any kind at any stage of the recruitment process (application submission, application processing, tests and interviews for employment, medical examinations for employment, or induction, etc.).

Any act or attempted act of corruption must be reported through our web portal : https://glencore.raisingconcerns.org/ or by phone at: +243 970 174 000 and will be severely punished.

Furthermore, KCC SA pursues the objective of a transparent, fair and equitable recruitment process and, therefore, does not tolerate any interference or intervention in any way whatsoever in its recruitment process. Any failure on this point will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate concerned.